What is a third culture kid?
Reading Check: Cultural Identity

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12th Grade
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Hard
Patrick Baker
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11 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A child raised outside their parents' culture
A child with parents from different cultures
A child who hasn't lived in their parents' culture
A child with mixed heritage
Answer explanation
A third culture kid is a term used to refer to children who were raised in a culture other than their parents' or the culture of the country named on their passport (where they are legally considered native). The correct option is 'A child raised outside their parents' culture', as it most accurately encapsulates the essence of being a third culture kid.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is it hard for the author to answer 'Where are you from?'?
The author has lived in many countries
The author is unsure of their cultural identity
The author's parents are immigrants
The author is biracial
Answer explanation
The question asks why it's difficult for the author to respond to 'Where are you from?'. The correct answer is 'The author has lived in many countries'. This implies that the author has spent substantial amounts of time in various places, making it tough for them to pinpoint a specific location as their origin.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does being biracial mean?
Parents from different countries
Mixed heritage
Lived in multiple countries
Family in different countries
Answer explanation
Being biracial means having mixed heritage, often implying that a person's parents are from different racial backgrounds. This is not related to having parents from different countries, living in multiple countries, or having a family in different countries, which are more about geographical differences rather than racial heritage.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why does the author feel like an outsider in Finland and Senegal?
Author doesn't speak the local languages
Author doesn't have family there
Author has never lived there
Author doesn't look like the majority
Answer explanation
The author feels like an outsider in Finland and Senegal because they don't look like the majority. It's not about language barrier, lack of family ties or not having lived there, it's the physical appearance that sets the author apart.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does the author feel about belonging to multiple places?
The author feels proud
The author feels confused
The author feels lonely
The author feels lost
Answer explanation
The question asks about the author's feelings towards belonging to multiple places. The answer, 'The author feels proud', suggests that the author takes pride in his multilocal identity, possibly seeing it as a source of strength, flexibility, and enrichment rather than a cause for confusion, loneliness, or feeling lost.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which word is associated with "food and music"?
Culture
Immigrant
Answer explanation
The question asks for a word associated with 'food and music'. The answer 'Culture' makes sense as food and music are both integral parts of any culture. They represent a society's values, traditions, and lifestyle. 'Immigrant' doesn't fit because, while immigrants might bring new food and music, the word itself is not directly associated with 'food and music'.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which sentence is an example of the word "culture"?
Every December, the Martins put up Christmas decorations.
Our teacher Mrs. Martin reminded us to study for next week's spelling test.
Answer explanation
The first sentence represents an example of culture. Culture refers to the customs or traditions of a particular group or society. In this case, the Martin's family tradition of putting up Christmas decorations every December is a cultural practice. The second sentence does not reference any cultural aspects, making it incorrect.
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